Amid the controversies surrounding the Central Vista Project, the PM of India laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building. Objections were raised against the project due to the land-use changes and environmental clearances issue to the project by authorities. The matter is being heard by the Supreme Court. In its recent order, the… Continue reading Central Vista Project: What are the benefits and issues associated to it?
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Indus valley Civilization: Important aspects and new developments
Presence of animal products during Indus Valley civilisation Recent studies have found the presence of animal products at seven Indus Valley Civilisation sites in present-day Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, including cattle and buffalo meat, in ceramic vessels dating back about 4,600 years. New study has been published in the ‘Journal of Archaeological Science’. The University… Continue reading Indus valley Civilization: Important aspects and new developments
Overestimate GDP growth data
Context- The higher GDP growth rate of the economy actually masks the decline in the unorganized sector. Contents1 What in the news-2 Why GDP data should not be taken as sustainable recovery?3 Why quarterly growth numbers are not robust?4 Way forward- What in the news- The second quarter GDP contracted at a slower pace of… Continue reading Overestimate GDP growth data
Challenges threatening India’s democracy
Context – With various issues arising, there is an opinion that democracy takes a hit and policymakers must take note of the drift. What are the areas of concern for India? Recession – The Indian economy is in recession and is among the worst-performing among major nations Cybersecurity attack– India ranked second only to the US… Continue reading Challenges threatening India’s democracy
Nutritional Security
Context: The single greatest threat that blocks the promise of India at a foundational level is malnutrition. What are the different effects of malnutrition on people? Effect of malnutrition: Malnourished children tend to fall short of their real potential physically as well as mentally. That is because malnutrition leaves their bodies weaker and more susceptible… Continue reading Nutritional Security
Smart Anganwadi system
Context: Infrastructure development and capacity building of the anganwadi remains the key to improving the programme, the standards of all its services need to be up-scaled. In what areas the ICDS programme lagging? Community development: The country has 13.77 lakh AWCs. These centres have undoubtedly expanded their reach, but they need to play a much… Continue reading Smart Anganwadi system
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | November, 2020
Good evening every one .We are posting The Monthly Compilation of Prelims Marathon for the Month of November, 2020. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of November, 2020 https://forumias.com/blog/current-affairs/
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December, 2020 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of December, 2020 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 1st week
What is Quality Council of India?
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is a pioneering experiment of the Government of India in setting up organizations in partnership with the Indian industry. A committee which included various interested ministries and stakeholders including industries were constituted to make suitable recommendations. The work of the committee was coordinated by the then Department of Industries… Continue reading What is Quality Council of India?
US designates Pak, China as countries of particular concern
Source : Click here News: US State Department has designated Pakistan and China among eight other countries that are of particular concern for violation of religious freedom. Facts: Countries of Particular Concern(CPC): It is a designation by the United States Secretary of State under the International Religious Freedom Act enacted by USA in 1998. Why is it given? It… Continue reading US designates Pak, China as countries of particular concern
